Simplicity 1693651 860M manual Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service, Engine fails to start

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

TROUBLESHOOTING

This section provides troubleshooting and service instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible cause/remedy in the order listed.

Also, refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for additional information.

For problems not covered here, contact your local dealer.

WARNING

Before performing any adjustment or service to snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent accidental starting, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten away from the plug.

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start.

1.

Key is OFF.

1.

Push key in to the ON position.

 

2.

Failure to Prime cold Engine

2.

Press Primer Button twice and restart.

 

3.

Fuel valve is in CLOSED position.

3.

Turn valve to OPEN position.

 

4.

Out of fuel.

4.

Fill fuel tank.

 

5.

Choke OFF - cold engine.

5.

Turn choke to ON, set throttle to

 

 

 

 

FAST.

 

6.

Engine flooded.

6.

Turn choke to OFF; try starting.

 

7.

Spark plug not sparking.

7.

Check gap. Gap plug, clean elec-

 

 

 

 

trode, or replace plug as necessary.

 

8.

Water in fuel, or old fuel.

8.

Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an

 

 

 

 

authorized hazardous waste facility).

 

 

 

 

Fill with fresh fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine starts hard or runs poorly.

1.

Fuel mixture too rich.

1.

Move choke to OFF position.

 

2.

Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.

2.

See your dealer for adjustments.

 

3.

Spark plug faulty, fouled, or gapped

3.

Clean and gap, or replace.

 

 

improperly.

 

 

 

4.

Fuel Cap Vent is blocked.

4.

Clear vent.

 

 

 

 

 

Auger does not rotate.

1.

Auger Control not engaged.

1.

Engage Auger Control.

 

2.

Foreign matter blocking auger.

2. STOP engine and REMOVE the key.

 

 

 

 

DISCONNECT the spark plug wire.

 

 

 

 

Clear auger using a narrow board.

 

 

 

 

See warning in SAFETY RULES.

 

 

 

3.

Tighten to remove slack. See auger

 

3.

Auger drive clutch rod slack.

 

clutch rod adjustment.

 

 

 

4.

Check auger drive belt adjustment.

 

4.

Auger drive belt slipping.

5.

Replace belt.

 

5.

Broken belt.

6.

Replace shear pin.

 

6.

Shear pin broken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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